Melissa Dowling

New York

Editor at Cheers@Home

Editor at Cheers Magazine

Editor of Multichannel Merchant magazine

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Articles

Pappas To Acquire On The Border

3 days ago | bevinfogroup.com | Melissa Dowling

Houston, TX-based Pappas Restaurants has been selected as the prevailing bidder during the auction of On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina. The transaction, subject to court approval, is expected to be finalized and close in the coming weeks. Dallas-based On The Border had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in early March. The company, which had closed 40 locations in February, cited higher costs and fewer people dining out.
40 Under 40 Spotlight: Tenzing Palden

4 days ago | bevinfogroup.com | Melissa Dowling

Who: Tenzing PaldenWhat: Wine director & sommelierWhere: HIS Hospitality, ChicagoAge: 32First Industry Job: Assistant sommelier at Graft in Madison, WIFavorite Drink: Champagne/Burgundy if money is not a factor, but a crisp pilsner on draft will do just fineTenzing Palden is one of the few Tibetan sommeliers in the country and has worked at world-class restaurants throughout his career such as Chicago’s Michelin-starred Alinea and Graft in Madison, WI.
A Look At Liquor Liability Insurance

1 week ago | bevinfogroup.com | Melissa Dowling

It’s no secret that serving beverage alcohol creates unique risks and exposure for businesses. Costly claims and litigation can arise because of alcohol service and damage or injury caused by an intoxicated person. Even if your bar is not liable in these complicated situations, your legal defense costs can add up quickly. Insurance policies can help in such cases, provided you have the right coverage.
Mango Sesame Mojito

1 week ago | bevinfogroup.com | Melissa Dowling

This exotic Mojito riff hails from Armour House, a neighborhood brasserie in Birmingham, AL. Mango Sesame Mojito Course Drinks Keyword lime, mango, mint, rum, sesame1 ½ oz. Don Q Cristal rum¾ oz. Lime juice¾ oz. Mango sesame syrup5 – 6 Mint LeavesSodaCombine rum, lime juice and mango sesame syrup into a shaker tin. Add ice and shake well. Strain into a Collins glass. Top with soda. Garnish with mint and a lime wedge. Carla Irene, spirits director at Armour House in Birmingham, AL, created this recipe.
Drink Experiences: The Fortune Cookie Milk Punch at House of the Red Pearl | Beverage Information Group

1 week ago | bevinfogroup.com | Melissa Dowling

At House of the Red Pearl, a Chinese-inspired restaurant in New York, the Fortune Cookie Sundae has become a fan-favorite. The dessert, with layers of fortune cookie-infused ice cream, orange blossom meringue, chocolate fudge, almond whipped cream, mochi, and almond brittle, has now inspired a cocktail experience. The Fortune Cookie Milk Punch is a silky and nostalgic cocktail spiked with oolong milk tea and fortune cookie-infused tequila.
Walk-On’s Shoots to Score With Menu Revamp

2 weeks ago | bevinfogroup.com | Melissa Dowling

It’s not easy being a restaurant these days, as evidenced by the rash of recent closures and bankruptcies by casual dining chains. But Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux is bucking the trend with game-day energy and accelerating its nationwide expansion. What’s more, the Atlanta-based company refreshed its look and feel this past March, and introduced items that exemplify its Cajun roots and Southern inspiration. The revamp includes a new bar program and cocktail menu.
Behind the Beverage: The Leave The Gun, Take The Cannoli at Indaco in Atlanta

2 weeks ago | bevinfogroup.com | Melissa Dowling

The Espresso Martini shows no signs of slowing down, but it’s not the only dessert cocktail in town. Indaco Italian restaurant in Atlanta has been serving up the Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli on their dessert menu, and it has proven to be a crowd favorite — just like movie the inspired it. The Scotch-based cocktail’s smoky, nutty and slightly sweet profile provide something a bit more indulgent but not too heavy.
Crown Royal Launches Marquis Expression

2 weeks ago | bevinfogroup.com | Melissa Dowling

Canadian whisky giant Crown Royal on April 30 announced the release of Crown Royal Marquis. The latest innovation in the Diageo brand’s portfolio is finished in Caribbean rum casks. The rich, inviting notes of honey, brown sugar and vanilla plus hints of date and fig that give way to a smooth finish give the whisky a complex and versatile flavor, according to the company.
Crown Royal Launches Marquis Expression

2 weeks ago | cheersonline.com | Melissa Dowling

Canadian whisky giant Crown Royal on April 30 announced the release of Crown Royal Marquis. The latest innovation in the Diageo brand’s portfolio is finished in Caribbean rum casks. The rich, inviting notes of honey, brown sugar and vanilla plus hints of date and fig that give way to a smooth finish give the whisky a complex and versatile flavor, according to the company.
Behind the Beverage: The Leave The Gun, Take The Cannoli at Indaco in Atlanta

2 weeks ago | cheersonline.com | Melissa Dowling

The Espresso Martini shows no signs of slowing down, but it’s not the only dessert cocktail in town. Indaco Italian restaurant in Atlanta has been serving up the Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli on their dessert menu, and it has proven to be a crowd favorite — just like movie the inspired it. The Scotch-based cocktail’s smoky, nutty and slightly sweet profile provide something a bit more indulgent but not too heavy.